How to Cast a Baitcaster Reel FAR - Proper Reel Tuning - KastKing Speed Demon Pro

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  • @_gw33do_
    @_gw33do_ Рік тому +1

    This is how I set my reel up and it's money, small adjustments for different lures but for the most part one and done. Thumb control is important too

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  Рік тому +1

      Thumb is always important 👍👍

  • @johnthroop2092
    @johnthroop2092 4 роки тому +2

    You make it look so easy,lol! I am amazed how everyone but myself can precisely know exactly when to hurry and use your thumb to stop it so it will not backlash! I guess it's all about timing, I mostly seem to fail and it's frustrating!

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  4 роки тому +2

      easy? was it because the spinning round house kick cast? LOL. The key is to first figure out how to setup the brakes and cast it so that it will come out and not backlash. it wont' go far, but from there you lower your brakes and then listen and watch. you will get it trust me! you can try spooling up with 14 lb mono and practice. it's cheaper and easier to un-knot compared to thinner lines. use lures that can cast easily and not screw up by catching air as described in the video.

    • @crisjones7923
      @crisjones7923 3 роки тому +1

      When I stared using baitcasters years ago I almost quit because of how it seemed that no matter what I did I would still get nasty birdsnests. I stayed with it though and now I would never go back to spinning gear for most situations. It really has a pretty long learning curve, but stick with it and you will never go back.

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому

      @@crisjones7923 that's cool man! I think I should do a video on configuring BC reels for new BC users!

    • @kohnraad5888
      @kohnraad5888 3 роки тому

      Just pay attention to when the lure just about smacks the water then thumb it 👍

    • @raimonds.L
      @raimonds.L 6 місяців тому

      @@rawrfishing if you put 2oz lure and whip it - RIP your line

  • @gizmocarr3093
    @gizmocarr3093 4 роки тому +5

    The advantages of making a long cast are helpful for many situations. However, casting to close targets first before making longer ones catches more fish on average. The reason is you may be missing fish much closer and may spook ones you might have caught. Light spool tension provides less drag and friction on the reel spool improving distance. However, too little causes spool vibration and causes excessive wear to the reel. A slight amount of spool tension will reduce the sound and wear on the reel. During a day of fishing it might require adding slightly more as the tension often loosens. Cleaning and adding a drop of lubricant to the ends of the spool reduces wear and friction. Recommending running dry bearing doesn’t mean neglecting lubing the contact points of the spool. Reels use in dirty water conditions need more attention than ones used in clear water conditions.

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  4 роки тому +2

      very wise suggestion! Often enough people target far and never close. I flip and pitch frogs before too in spadderdocks by the bank that is in front of me as snakeheads always hide in there. they just don't bite as often, but they do lurk and most people would find out that they spooked one or two walking close to the banks. But this weekend i landed a 7lber casting and close to spooling myself with this reel. saw the pod of babies and then this huge submarine came out of no where like a whale. it paused when it surfaced and then flared it's fins with a perfect mohawk! I made my cast and landaed 2 feet from the pod, dragged my lure over it and it blew up on it so hard!
      Oh yeah some of my cheaper reels with no clicker on the tension knob seems to loosen up fastest. Normally at the end of my fishing session i notice it loosened a bit and more backlashes. So every time i go out, i always check at the start of my trip and re-tune the reel.

  • @Mann272
    @Mann272 Рік тому +1

    I have a lews carbon fire with a 7ft med heavy fast action rod and 12 lb mono on it. I can only cast like 30 yards with a 1/2 ounce jig don’t know what the issue is. Used to be able to cast 50 yards on my old abu

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  Рік тому

      Different reels have different capabilities. But what dictate casting in a baitcasting reel is the spool size (weight, diameter and width) and spool bearing size and quality. Even the oil/grease within the bearing! Lastly, braking also does plays a role In Conjunction with your thumbing skills. If your reel is magnetic braking like this, try tuning it as I have portrayed and give it a shot with the lews. If needed... Remove the spool bearings, clean the thick factory lube out and put in thin oil instead.

    • @Mann272
      @Mann272 Рік тому

      @@rawrfishing yeah the abus diameter was lesser and could fit a lot more like, also lighter so that’s probably why it casted farther

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  Рік тому

      I don't think adding more line would help unless you spool yourself. But adding more line means u add more weight to the total spool. May add more momentum so it spins longer... But I have a feeling it's your bearings. Try swapping to ceramic hybrid bearings and run em dry

  • @vitall7871
    @vitall7871 2 роки тому

    I’ve got Penn fathom 400lp with Ugly stick gx2 and braided fishing line 50lb. It is cast very nice.

  • @africantwin173
    @africantwin173 3 роки тому +2

    I just ordered my firts kastking zephyr bfs reel with clicker. Im gonna use it for pikeperch from the boat. But im not sure what rod to choose. Red Cast ore Silver Cast from KastKing.

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому

      Wait... does it come with a clicker now? I think you should look into the UL/L version. But you should double check the lure weight ratings as well am not sure what u planning to throw

    • @africantwin173
      @africantwin173 3 роки тому

      @@rawrfishing AliExpress has them from China with clicker. I ordered the KaskKing Red Cast M HH 213 cm from Spain warehouse. . It comes with 2 tops. 8-20 gram and 14-28 gram. I will be learning to use it for pikeperch . Mosty 8 grams lures etc. But im not sure what thickness wire i should get. 0.10 mm , 013 mm ? . Any suggestions for a newbie baitcast reel fisher

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому +1

      @@africantwin173 yeah i just saw that! It's cool how they took my suggestion. This would be their 3rd iteration! Well.. technically this was what people wanted and i just told them lol. It's nice to know the CEO of KK!

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому

      @@africantwin173 by the way, what are those wire dimensions? I am not familiar with the fish you target

    • @africantwin173
      @africantwin173 3 роки тому

      @@rawrfishing PikePerch, Sander fish. Metric units thickness. Im not familiar with usa OZ, and inches. I know that the lures i use are max 0.28 ounces.

  • @Mr.Fishman
    @Mr.Fishman 2 роки тому +1

    I just bought a abu Gracia and did all of this and it goes about 20 yards I don’t know what to do my other rod could cast about 80 yards out

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  2 роки тому

      Let's hear more. What reel. What line, what rod and what lure

    • @Mr.Fishman
      @Mr.Fishman 2 роки тому

      @@rawrfishing I got the abu Garcia revo sx combo and a 12lns line

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  2 роки тому

      Not enough details. Please provide more.. 12lb mono? What is the rod length and power? What lure and weight.

    • @Mr.Fishman
      @Mr.Fishman 2 роки тому

      @@rawrfishing it is a medium and it is 7’ and I’m using a 5/0 circle hook and a artificial zoom 5 inch worm

    • @Mr.Fishman
      @Mr.Fishman 2 роки тому

      @@rawrfishing I don’t know the line I threw it away but I think it was stren

  • @thee-edd
    @thee-edd 10 місяців тому +1

    Going for a diawa promax 10ft heavy bait casting rod upto 150 gram paired with a abu black max3 with full ceramic spool bearing abec 9 and orange seal abec 7 hybrid ceramic bearings in the drive gear, an addition bearing in the worm drive gear and 4 more in a larger 120mm double paddle handle, a deeper lightweight Alu spool( 8 gram) as I'm loading it it up with 250 meters of 0.10mm 30lb berkley whiplash 8 carrier braid 30lb test.. I'm hoping to be able to cast a distance 100 meters or more..I use alot of multipliers for boat and shore fishing and can cast good distance with a beach! Surf rod.. I enjoy modification of reels and most of all fishing with them also adding a drag clicker and upgrading drag washers to carbontex upgrading the drag to 18lbs and last of all adding a few more n52 mags taking themagtrax to 10 magnets to cope with braking the extra speed and weight as the Abu only has 6.. Changing all the red Alu parts to purple making it a one of a kind blackmax3 turbo..
    I

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  10 місяців тому +1

      I love doing bearing swaps. They make reels fly like crazy! Abu reels such as the black max are great work horses and the bearing upgrades makes em great! I will be throwing a shallow spool on my black max 4 and I got 2 spools for a black max 3! So I can't wait to portray some of those

  • @Kacamatagombal-wz5lw
    @Kacamatagombal-wz5lw 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much tutorial and tips

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  5 місяців тому

      My pleasure 😊 here's my latest version featuring the Daiwa Tatula 100
      ua-cam.com/video/1KmL5uLVO3c/v-deo.html

  • @rodcherrycherry2657
    @rodcherrycherry2657 3 роки тому

    What is the part # for the RoRo stainless steel replacement bearing for the KastKing Zephr you installed.
    Rod C

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому

      Unfortunately I don't know on top of my head. Plz refer to my video description for details. Of course the Zephyr video and not this one!

  • @nichodis
    @nichodis 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому

      And thank you for watching and dropping a line! Now let that lure fly!

  • @Shurmash
    @Shurmash 2 роки тому

    Overfilling the spool is an overlooked reason why backlashes happen because it has too much inertia (heavier spool). Making sure you don't fill it past 1/8 of an inch below the spool helps with performance significantly. Reduced inertia also means the brakes can be more effective because they don't have as much weight to stop. This also of course means you probably won't have to use as much force to get the same if not greater distance. Tight lines out there!

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  2 роки тому +2

      It can be the case indeed for some spools and braking systems. This spool here is light and allows frogs to fly! I can spool myself filled to the rim on 40lb braided line

  • @kileonamanzano7024
    @kileonamanzano7024 4 роки тому +1

    Hell yeah dude just what I needed. I have the same exact reel

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  4 роки тому

      awesome man! hope you can cast that fish all the way at the end!

  • @Skyline-hu3zg
    @Skyline-hu3zg 3 роки тому +2

    Do you have a leader line on that setup?

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому +1

      Negative but if your fishing calls for it go for it! This was my topwater frogging setup so it was all braided line!

  • @turb8522
    @turb8522 Рік тому +1

    Now That’s how you cast far !!!! no one ever told me to throw in the round house kick thanks for the professional tip
    my guy😜🫡

  • @adilashraf6993
    @adilashraf6993 3 роки тому

    can i cast 6gm lure on medium action rod 6.7 for upto 100 feet. I am unable to cast it more than 30ft

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому +2

      This isn't a finesse reel, but likely can cast that. 7 grams can definitely go over 30ft depending on line diameter. But I can't say how far exactly as I only use this solely for frogs from 10 grams and up with thick diameter lines. Last year I have slayed many fish doing so

  • @furkanbalci4817
    @furkanbalci4817 3 роки тому

    What do you think is the best 100$ reel for lighter, 5g (3/16 oz) lures?
    Greets from Germany

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому

      Zephyr bfs. Spirit fox are the two I like most at 70 dollars usd. I will be trying others hopefully soon

    • @_gw33do_
      @_gw33do_ Рік тому

      KastKing royale legend II $39

  • @17aant
    @17aant 2 роки тому

    What should I have on my real braid or hard line

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  2 роки тому

      Should depends on what you are targeting and what you want to throw. I was going for a frogging setup so I went Braided Line

    • @17aant
      @17aant 2 роки тому

      @@rawrfishing what if I throw Texas rigs jigs cranks flukes and all the stuff is that bad or good

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  2 роки тому

      although there is no one set answer as it really depends on the water you fish and how big/small of the lure you use... here's my typical way of fishing the things you have mentioned:
      texas rig and bottom jigs should be braid to leader or braid, for small jigs, u can get distance by braid to leader. for cranks, it's usually depends, most ppl would straight fluoro or mono depending on how you wanna handle depth. flukes. i use thin braid to leader material.

  • @cavanahboy3838
    @cavanahboy3838 3 роки тому +1

    Did you change out your ball bearing to ceramic bearing ?

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому +3

      I eventually have, but not this video. Out of all their reels, I feel that this reels bearing and also spool design was spot on!

    • @cavanahboy3838
      @cavanahboy3838 3 роки тому

      @@rawrfishing do you still do the this settings after changing to ceramic bearings?

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому +1

      @@cavanahboy3838 u can still set the reel up same way for sure.

    • @thereelavery6801
      @thereelavery6801 Рік тому

      Can’t find this reel

  • @loganstinchcomb5769
    @loganstinchcomb5769 4 роки тому +1

    Ok so you cast it hard when I cat mine like that it birdnest I have to cast it super soft but I want to cast it hard like thag

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  4 роки тому

      What is your setup and what are you casting?

    • @loganstinchcomb5769
      @loganstinchcomb5769 4 роки тому

      @@rawrfishing a shimano slx a medium size lake and line is 25 pound braid

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  4 роки тому

      @@loganstinchcomb5769 what exactly are you throwing

    • @loganstinchcomb5769
      @loganstinchcomb5769 4 роки тому

      @@rawrfishing most of the time a top water popper

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  4 роки тому

      Need to consider weight. Something like a popper doesn't fly well and normally light. Thus you can't cast hard like i could.

  • @pip2458
    @pip2458 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks 🙏🏻

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  4 роки тому +1

      No problem man! I had a lot of requests for this so I thought I would do something for my viewers ^_^

  • @vishnukv4973
    @vishnukv4973 2 роки тому

    Could u tell thickness of line

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  2 роки тому

      I don't recall. But it should be 40 or 50 lb braid

  • @wolflegend5266
    @wolflegend5266 3 роки тому +2

    Thx so much u made my day🤗😌

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому

      Happy to hear that! Make that lure fly!

    • @hyperion4621
      @hyperion4621 Рік тому

      ya the third with this photo that i see in the last 2 years. hi there !

  • @michaelwagner3880
    @michaelwagner3880 3 роки тому

    Heyy, man where do I find that combo?

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому +1

      Reel is discontinued. But rod is the spirale. Kastking sells those at tackle warehouse

    • @michaelwagner3880
      @michaelwagner3880 3 роки тому

      I found one pretty close man, it's castking. Pro demon looks identical to the on in the video 175 dollars for the reel. I have two bait casters I have a medium heavy 7 foot quin and I'm not really satisfied with the casting distance I also have a 7 foot 3 sixgill. Rod with the hammar, reel that casts better but I can't spool it, any suggestions?

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому

      @@michaelwagner3880 i would avoid at all cost... the OG KK reel was 90 dollars. Other China brands copied the reel and name and charge twice the price? Holy hell... you can get a daiwa at that price and will do better

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому

      Unfortunately i am not familiar with your reels. I would start with bearings if you intend to keep those reels

  • @InfinityFishing
    @InfinityFishing 2 роки тому +6

    Speed demon was my first proper baitcasting reel and i bought the pro version too.
    I normaly prefer jdm reels shimano and daiwa.
    On my last fishing trip I got a bad snag and lost substantial braid on my exsence dc and decided to bring out speed demon pro as backup.
    During my casting I was amazed to see it challenged exsence dc in distance and even better with ease of casting thumb free , amazing and the whining sound coming from magnets almost give you a dc like sound.
    Check my latest video it was fun !

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  2 роки тому +1

      The pro is a great performing reel and casts far. Too bad the elite took a huge turn opposite direction... 😪

    • @InfinityFishing
      @InfinityFishing 2 роки тому

      @@rawrfishing yeah why did they do that , i havent used that reel but i knew it would underperform looked like a cheap copycat of royal elite..and more expensive too
      I used speed demon non pro version 1 year in saltwater and it was perfect might be even better than the pro version actually .kastking should update this lineup properly

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  2 роки тому

      @@InfinityFishing I think they wanted a more refined braking. Usually centrifugal are better, especially what they offered on paper. But I just couldn't find the right tuning. I think the way I Adjust the tension knob and braking is only for magnetic braking. Lol

  • @wanlegend889
    @wanlegend889 4 роки тому

    Please make a review about kastking spartacus reel bro..

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  4 роки тому

      The new one?

    • @wanlegend889
      @wanlegend889 4 роки тому +1

      Yes ,bro...2020 reel..

    • @wanlegend889
      @wanlegend889 4 роки тому +1

      Sorry dude ..the new one is spartacus 2..

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  4 роки тому

      @@wanlegend889 okay I was thinking to get one during the holiday sales. Winter is coming tho... maybe wait for spring

    • @wanlegend889
      @wanlegend889 4 роки тому +1

      Nice dude..the price of that reel is pretty cheap ..

  • @sharathkumar3716
    @sharathkumar3716 2 роки тому

    Maximum casting distance capacity?

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  2 роки тому

      Can u elaborate your question

    • @ronmarshall725
      @ronmarshall725 2 роки тому

      @@rawrfishing What is maximum casting distance? I think a lot of us don't know what is a good (reasonable) long cast and what isn't. Define it, put a number on it.... If I can cast a frog 30ft is that normal or should I be able to cast it 80ft?
      It might make a good follow-up video...

  • @breakintips9896
    @breakintips9896 4 роки тому

    I think you’re casting all your lying off of your real because the spool is very shallow. I think it holds like 40 yards of line right? Those are JDM, which means they make it easier to cast lighter weight bait which means throwing a frog will definitely de spoil you right??

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  4 роки тому

      No way! The speed demon Pro is not a BFS Reel and it's Not JDM. KastKing is an American based company that develops their goods in China. Feel free to carefully watch the video. You will see that it's not a shallow spool at all.

    • @АндрейХалк-р4о
      @АндрейХалк-р4о 4 роки тому

      Same for me, its like 60-65yards braid on spool. Cast distance is 50-60meters, so so. Tested it today with 5lb braided line, pfff...Same cast but for half of spool.
      Thx for video but u never overspool that with a thin line -_-

  • @TerranceNock
    @TerranceNock 3 роки тому +5

    call me the bird man because I have more birds nest than a flock of birds. BUT I'm determined to get his reel DOWN!! s

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому

      Brrrrr! Brrrrr! Bird call bird call lol.. This is a great and easy way to address that bird nest for ya. Note only for casting via roll cast, side cast and overhead. Gonna need more brakes or tension if you skip lures^_^ good luck! Works great with any magnetic braking reels

    • @TerranceNock
      @TerranceNock 3 роки тому +1

      @@rawrfishing AHH thank you. Part of my problem was further cast with light weight lures. Huge nests. But shorter cast, not a single problem. I had tension and brakes adjusted relatively appropriate.

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому +1

      @@TerranceNock if you are into light weight lures, my channel is for you. I focus on reels that allow you to cast lighter lures. Some of my reels can cast a trout magnet. :P

    • @TerranceNock
      @TerranceNock 3 роки тому +1

      @@rawrfishing GEE! Thanks! I can’t wait to get out on the water today! Thanks! I’ve subbed since yesterday. That was a given. Keep the tips coming!!

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому

      any time mate! #thefishdontwait

  • @dimitriousdevilboon7714
    @dimitriousdevilboon7714 3 роки тому +1

    Whats your favorite frog?

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому

      the frogs I sell! American Snakehead Customs currently carries one model. Hopefully more soon. Here u go! americansnakeheadcustoms.com/products/king-frog

  • @tarekahmad8884
    @tarekahmad8884 4 роки тому

    Distance ?

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  4 роки тому +1

      Spooled! On 40 lb braided line. Close to max capacity. So its a ton

  • @prolordyt9356
    @prolordyt9356 3 роки тому

    dude my power pro 50lb braid has the dia of 12lb mono

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому

      12 lb mono of what brand?

    • @prolordyt9356
      @prolordyt9356 3 роки тому

      @@rawrfishing my power pro spectre fiber braid of 50lb test is equivalent diameter of 12 lb monofilament

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому

      @@prolordyt9356 not all 12 Lb mono are equivalent tho. US mono is usually underrated

  • @MaYbYl8eR
    @MaYbYl8eR 3 роки тому

    wtf 40-50 braid for frogs? i fish ocean rocks and use 30lbs for rock cod and swimbaits and 65lbs for lingcod and live/fresh bait. I just caught a 65lbs ray on 30#mono and its changed my opinion on line choice.

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому

      It really depends on what you fish for and where. I often use 20 to 30 lbs for open water frogging for bass. Now let's change it up a bit, you have swamp bush, thick weed, toothy fish and pads bigger than your upper body... what would you want to use? I don't mind using 30, but I would tie on a thicker leader braided line to ensure a big giant toothy guy won't bite through in one go! I only fish two ways.... thin lines with all my light tackle and then thick for frogs... but to be honest, I use 40 to 50 and people say I need to use 65... all the pros use 65 to ensure they pull in their biggie... but that is too much

  • @josegabrielwinchester4357
    @josegabrielwinchester4357 3 роки тому +1

    Have you tried Calamus x2? For me better value for money. Hug if from Brazil ahhahaha🇧🇷🇺🇸👌😎👉👉

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому

      Never heard of it, maybe in the future!

    • @josegabrielwinchester4357
      @josegabrielwinchester4357 3 роки тому

      @@rawrfishing a second line of kastking. You have to prove it , the spool weighs approximately 9g

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  3 роки тому

      Not current part of my 2021 budget. But year is ending! Maybe next year

  • @castingmadox
    @castingmadox 4 роки тому +1

    I wish I could have one of those or any kastking gears 😔

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  4 роки тому

      They sell em South east Asia. On shopee

    • @castingmadox
      @castingmadox 4 роки тому +1

      No budget bro. I'm still studying paying my debt

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  4 роки тому

      Studies comes first man!

  • @sindhuarwianto1680
    @sindhuarwianto1680 4 роки тому +1

    GGWP :D

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  4 роки тому

      thx i appreciate it ^^

    • @sindhuarwianto1680
      @sindhuarwianto1680 4 роки тому

      How far can you use softfrog 10gr??

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  4 роки тому

      @@sindhuarwianto1680 mmmm I don't know! Don't think I throw small frogs with a heavy gear baitcasting setup that often. Big frogs works best on heavy setup!

    • @sindhuarwianto1680
      @sindhuarwianto1680 4 роки тому

      ok thanks, always success :)

    • @sindhuarwianto1680
      @sindhuarwianto1680 4 роки тому

      Line lb??? X4 or x8 my friend..

  • @erikpoff1954
    @erikpoff1954 2 роки тому +1

    God bless everyone who sees this I hope you have a great rest of your day and a great day tomorrow God loves you 🤍🕊🤍❤️🙏🏼.

    • @rawrfishing
      @rawrfishing  2 роки тому

      Have a happy Friday and a good weekend

  • @FisForFishing777
    @FisForFishing777 Рік тому

    Kast king never heard of them are they good looks cheesy